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Press Release
07 August 2025 19:10:00 CEST
Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ)
Drakegatan 7A
SE-412 50 Göteborg
Sales in the second quarter were weak, which
together with large currency effects weighed on
the result
According to the preliminary reporting, Surgical Science's sales for the second quarter
amounted to approximately SEK 209 million, a decrease of 2% compared to the second quarter
of 2024. For the various revenue streams, simulators amounted to approximately SEK 105
million (115), service to approximately SEK 23 million (22), license revenues to approximately
SEK 59 million (67) and development revenues to approximately SEK 22 million (8). Excluding
currency effects, sales increased by 4%. For the first half of the year, sales provisionally
amount to SEK 460 million (401).
Despite a more uncertain and cautious market climate with strained budgets at hospitals and
simulator centers, especially in the USA (which was also mentioned in the interim report for the
first quarter), commercial activity was high during the quarter and Surgical Science sees a
continued strong pipeline for the coming quarters.
One consequence of the more uncertain market situation is that the time it takes for quotes to
become orders increases. During the second quarter, this resulted in many orders for simulator
revenue coming towards the end of the quarter. These orders then did not have time to be
produced and distributed, which means that the order book at the end of the quarter was
approximately SEK 30 million higher than at the beginning of the quarter. These orders will be
shipped during the third quarter.
License revenues vary between quarters, partly because customers who have just started selling
the products that Surgical Science has license revenues from purchase the licenses in packages.
There is also an impact on revenues from Intuitive for the quarter, due to the transition between
different generations of surgical systems where the older generation, where simulation is an
option, has seen a decline in renewals of simulation subscriptions.
Development revenues, which later generate simulator and license revenues, were very strong
during the quarter, partly due to revenues attributable to the order to deliver products to the
Ministry of Defense in a Southeast Asian country, which was signed at the beginning of the year.
Due to the mix of revenues, the gross margin was lower than in the comparison period,
provisionally just over 65% (68).
Large currency effects negatively affected the result by approximately SEK 25 million. A major
factor was the weakening of the USD against the ILS. The largest part is due to revaluation of
intercompany items. Costs were in line with expectations.
Press Release
07 August 2025 19:10:00 CEST
Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ)
Drakegatan 7A
SE-412 50 Göteborg
The preliminary operating result for the quarter (including the above-mentioned currency effects)
shows a loss of approximately SEK 22 million. For the first half of the year, the preliminary
operating profit amounts to approximately SEK 2 million (59), or SEK 28 million excluding
acquisition and restructuring costs for Intelligent Ultrasound.
"We are acting quickly and decisively in this more uncertain market climate. Measures have
already been taken and are ongoing to ensure that we can return to sales growth and convert the
order book into revenue faster, to achieve our financial goals. Our focus is also on executing a
number of profitability and efficiency improving measures that we assess will have an effect
during the second half of this year. The integration of Intelligent Ultrasound is going according to
plan and we are continuously realizing greater synergies. We feel confident in the long-term
market potential for medical simulation and with our strategy and investments. We are equipped
for continued growth in 2025/2026 and to achieve our goals for 2026." says Tom Englund, CEO of
Surgical Science.
Surgical Science's interim report for the second quarter will be published on August 21 at 7:30 a.m.
Gothenburg, Sweden, August 7, 2025
Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ)
This press release, in its entirety, is available through the attachment or via:
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This is a translation of the Swedish version of the press release. When in doubt, the Swedish
wording prevails.
For further information, please contact:
Tom Englund, CEO
Telephone: +46-70-916 16 81
E-mail: tom.englund@surgicalscience.com
Anna Ahlberg, CFO
Telephone: +46-70-855 38 35
E-mail: anna.ahlberg@surgicalscience.com
Press Release
07 August 2025 19:10:00 CEST
Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ)
Drakegatan 7A
SE-412 50 Göteborg
About Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ)
One of the biggest challenges within healthcare globally is reducing injuries incurred during care.
Medical education and training are key, especially as a large part of the training can now be
performed outside the operating room. Surgical Science is a world leader in the development of
virtual reality simulators for evidence-based training. The simulators enable surgeons and other
medical specialists to train and improve their psycho-motor skills and instrument handling before
entering the clinical environment. Alongside its own products, Surgical Science works with
simulation solutions for medical device companies that develop instruments for clinical use, such
as robotic surgery.
Surgical Science has approximately 330 employees. The company is headquartered in
Gothenburg, Sweden, and has operations in Tel Aviv, Israel; Stockholm, Sweden; Seattle and
Cleveland, US; and Cardiff, UK. Through sales offices in the US and China as well as a global
network of distributors, Surgical Science maintains a presence in most markets. Shares in Surgical
Science Sweden AB (publ) are traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Certified Adviser is
DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB.
This information is information that Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ) is obliged to make public
pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through
the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2025-08-07 19:10 CEST.
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Sales in the second quarter were weak, which together with large currency effects weighed on
the result